2 main influences: Lindsey Buckingham w/ Fleetwood Mac and Mark Knopfler w/ Dire Straits.
Others include: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Traveling Wilburys, James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkle, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Elton John, Journey, Tornado Rider, Hall and Oates, Billy Joel, "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", Foreigner, Billy Squier, ABBA, Dave Matthews Band, Supertramp, Led Zeppelin, Tracy Chapman, Billy Idol, Van Morrison, Cyndi Lauper, Enya, ANZALDUA, The Artist Formerly Known As (The Symbol...PRINCE) and "The Revolution", Bonnie Raitt, Cat Stevens, Phil Collins, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, Peter Gabriel, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sting and The Police, INXS, The Cure, The Cars, Collective Soul, The Bangles, David Bowie, Willie Nelson, Christina Aguilera, Boston, Bob Seger, Chicago, Scorpions, Johnny Cash, The Highwaymen, Mamas and the Papas, The Stones, pretty much any other kick ass 80s band and/or artist, and all of them One Hit Wonders!!!
Sounds Like
Voice: Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Mark Knopfler, Johnny Cash.....AC/DC on occasion (both Brian Johnson and Bon Scott). Intricate finger picking on the guitar/banjo.
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Awesome to hear about your touring!!! Sorry I missed you in Lee's Summit at Jerry's Bait Shop...Anyway, Have a Great Week/Weekend!!! Peace & Happiness Always!!! Michele
Congratulations Mr. Ames - 48 States ! - I love the fact that you are pursuing your passions and look forward to hearing some tales from the tour!! Call in Sir!
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